Had a chance to end San Jose's season and pull within two points of the Shield lead. Instead, they find themselves in a precarious home-and-home against one of the hottest attacks in the league. If things go wrong, the Rapids miss the playoffs. Like we said, crazy season.

A 1-0 loss at San Jose was its third in the last six games and took much of the luster off last week’s 4-1 stomping of Seattle. Coach Oscar Pareja lamented an “ugly game,” as a depleted Rapids attack threatened only rarely. Home-and-home games against Vancouver will determine its postseason fate but with luck the squad could be at its healthiest all season.

A loss at home last week to San Jose did significant damage to the Rapids’ playoff chances, but it’s not fatal. Pick up enough points in two matches against the Whitecaps (we referenced that goofy MLS scheduling before, you know) and Oscar Pareja’s young team will arrive into the post-season.

Oscar Pareja bemoaned San Jose's 'ugly' style following his team's loss to the Quakes, but the onus is on his side to overcome such tactics. The Rapids' playoff fate will now be determined by a home-and-home series against Vancouver.